About The Service
Following the construction of Cardiff Barrage in 1999, Cardiff Harbour Authority was created to run, operate and maintain the Barrage under the Cardiff Bay Barrage Act 1993.
About the job
Working with and reporting to a Shift Manager within a team environment, you will be responsible for operating the lock gates, sluices and fish passes using all systems available, including IT equipment, and to ensure that equipment and systems are fully maintained. In addition, you will be required to operate Pont y Werin Bridge both remotely and locally.
On a day-to-day basis, you will be responsible for the daily recording of records, logs, and databases that apply to the lock gate operation and you will assist the Shift Manager in all aspects of the operation, as necessary. You will be required to work shifts, weekends and undertake duties both indoors and out.
What We Are Looking For From You
• To operate the lock gates, sluices, fish pass and associated equipment including Pont y Werin.
• To ensure all records, logs and data bases that apply to the Barrage Operations are kept up to date.
• To liaise with employees, contractors and other resources involved in Barrage Operations.
• To prepare reports on any aspect of Barrage Operations, when requested.
• To liaise with mariners, where necessary to ensure safe use of the Bay and navigation through the Locks.
• Ensure the safety and security of members of the public using the Barrage, Pont y Werin and the Bay.
• To help with the management of systems of routine inspections operational procedures, examinations and statutory requirements at Cardiff Harbour Authority.
• To liaise with the maintenance team regarding the maintenance of Locks, Sluices, Fish Pass, etc.
• To undertake or contribute to, as assigned, any allocated cross authority project/assignment in order to ensure its successful outcome.
• To ensure CCTV systems are fully operational and ensure legislative protocols are adhered to.
• To ensure the safe and secure operation of Pont y Werin.
• To assist in maintaining health and safety and fire standards in accordance with Health and Safety regulations
• To participate actively in supporting the principles and practice of equality of opportunity as laid down in the organisation's Equal Opportunities Policy.
• To stand in for and carry out the duties of the Shift Manager.
Additional information
You should be able to demonstrate your commitment to teamwork and have a flexible attitude. You will be expected to work a shift rota to include nights, weekends and Bank Holiday working.
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
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